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Q: Regarding the Preamble of Indian Constitution, which of the following statements is correct?
  • A. It is not a part of the Constitution
  • B. It was later included in the Constitution in 1972 by a Constitutional Amendment.
  • C. It cannot be amended by the parliament.
  • D. It indicates the objectives to be achieved.
Correct Answer: Option D - The Preamble of the Indian Constitution indicates, the objectives to be achieved by the Constitution. According to a verdict of the Supreme Court the Preamble is a part of the Constitution. Three new words Socialist, Secular and Integrity were added to it by 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976. The Supreme Court has stated that Preamble cannot be considered as an aid to legal interpretation of constitution where language is ambiguous.
D. The Preamble of the Indian Constitution indicates, the objectives to be achieved by the Constitution. According to a verdict of the Supreme Court the Preamble is a part of the Constitution. Three new words Socialist, Secular and Integrity were added to it by 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976. The Supreme Court has stated that Preamble cannot be considered as an aid to legal interpretation of constitution where language is ambiguous.

Explanations:

The Preamble of the Indian Constitution indicates, the objectives to be achieved by the Constitution. According to a verdict of the Supreme Court the Preamble is a part of the Constitution. Three new words Socialist, Secular and Integrity were added to it by 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976. The Supreme Court has stated that Preamble cannot be considered as an aid to legal interpretation of constitution where language is ambiguous.